Java Developer

Job Overview

Position:
Java Developer
Duration: 12 months

Location:

Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

The Replacement Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) is a multi‑year effort to replace the State’s aging MMIS and related applications with modern capabilities and business operations services.

The Senior Developer will design and develop software solutions that adhere to industry standards. Solutions will primarily use Java EE frameworks, leveraging open‑source and commercial platforms. The role requires deep experience in analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and artifact creation, with strong communication skills and the ability to articulate trade‑offs.

• Lead design and development of large‑scale distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Python, AWS, Azure
• Integrate and optimize SQL/No
  
  SQL databases (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Dynamo
  
  DB, Cosmos
  
  DB)
• Architect and deploy applications on AWS (Lambda, Glue, ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Dynamo
  
  DB, SQS/SNS)
• Design cloud solutions on Azure (AKS, App Services, Function Apps, Blob Storage, Azure SQL)
• Implement cloud governance, cost optimization, security hardening, and monitoring
• Lead automation initiatives using Python for ETL workflows, cloud automation, and infrastructure scripting
• Architect container‑based developments using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), and Git Ops platforms
• Define and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, AWS Code Pipeline
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Cloud Architects, QA Analysts, and Dev Ops teams
• Lead incident investigations, performance tuning, and production stabilization

• 15+ years in Java, Spring Boot, Python enterprise application development
• 6+ years strong experience in AWS and Azure architecture and services
• 6+ years advanced Python scripting and automation experience
• 6+ years deep knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and cloud‑native design
• 6+ years expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines
• 6+ years strong SQL & No
  
  SQL experience

• 6+ years prior experience working in emerging technology areas
• 6+ years experience ensuring low‑defect products and articulating design details
• 6+ years solid testing, validation skills, and understanding of simulated data

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience